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23 Vista Colinas sold on March 11, 2026 for $798,000, at the asking price after 122 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.

Living Room - 23 Vista Colinas, Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688 - photo 1

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23 Vista Colinas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

  • 2 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1,275 sq ft
  • Built 1989
$798,000

MLS# OC26024795

Subdivision Vista La Cuesta

This property is also on the market under MLS OC26171389 (Residential).

The home

About 23 Vista Colinas

Recently Upgraded 2 Bedroom plus Loft, 2.5 Bathroom Townhome in the highly desirable Vista la Cuesta Community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Minutes from the Lake, this charming 2-Car Garage Home is ideally located. Step through the private outdoor patio into a light-filled interior boasting Soaring Ceilings, Fresh Paint, and Newer Luxury Vinyl Flooring. The living room with a newer fireplace flows seamlessly into the dining area and a tastefully upgraded kitchen. Enjoy Newer granite countertops, ample cabinetry, and newer stainless steel appliances, including: Newer Refrigerator, Newer stove, Newer microwave, and Newer dishwasher, all complemented by a charming breakfast nook. The downstairs is complete with an updated half bathroom. Retreat upstairs to find a spacious loft perfect for a home office or media room. The primary bedroom opens to the luxurious primary bathroom, featuring ample closet space, newer glass shower door, and newer vanity. The second bedroom is equally impressive, offering its own updated ensuite bath with a newer vanity and newer glass door. Additional upgrades include: Newer interior doors and hardware, Newer garage door, Newer windows, Newer water heater, Newer washer/dryer, and Newer furnace and A/C. Location meets luxury at 23 Vista Colinas. Enjoy quick access to the area’s best dining, shopping, award-winning schools, and freeways in a highly desirable setting. This is a rare opportunity to own a home that offers both comfort and proximity.

Property details for 23 Vista Colinas

This 2-bedroom, 3-bath townhome sits in the Vista La Cuesta neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,275 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 932-142-83. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and an updated home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.

Specifications

Home Details

At a glance

Price
$798,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
2
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,275 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
N/A
Year Built
1989
MLS® Number
OC26024795
Status
Sold
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$527 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Assessor

General Features

Property Type
Townhouse
MLS Number
OC26024795
Year Built
1989
Living Area (sq ft)
1,275
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
1,275
Lot Size (acres)
0.0293
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4
View
Pool
HOA Dues
$440
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Vista La Cuesta
Parcel Number
93214283
On Market Date
2026-02-04
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Loft
Appliances
Built In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring
Vinyl
Heating
Central, Fireplaces
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
Two Common Walls Or More
Windows
Blinds, Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

Roof
Clay
Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre
Patio and Porch
Enclosed, Porch
Parking
Door Single, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
Fencing
Vinyl
Pool Features
Association
Spa
Association
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available
Condition
Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Vista La Cuesta (VLC)
Community Features
Curbs, Hiking, Park, Street Lights
Association Amenities
Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Pool
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Second HOA Dues
$87
Second HOA Name
SAMLARC

The record

Property History for 23 Vista Colinas

DateEventPriceNote
Mar 11, 2026 Sold $798,000
Feb 4, 2026 Relisted $798,000
Mar 30, 2023 Sold $612,000 RE/MAX New Dimension
Jul 27, 2012 Sold $324,500 Vernazza Realty Inc

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The neighborhood

About Rancho Santa Margarita

Rancho Santa Margarita is a master-planned Orange County community in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, bordered to the east by the Cleveland National Forest and centered on the man-made Lago Santa Margarita. Adjacent O'Neill Regional Park spans thousands of acres of oak-shaded canyon habitat, and the city is served by the Saddleback Valley Unified and Capistrano Unified school districts.

Rancho Santa Margarita home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
47
Median price
$879,000
Median days on market
20
Median per sq ft
$604

Recorded MLS closings of townhomes, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales

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155 Seacountry Aug 13, 2026 $725,000 1,080 $671 12

Schools

Schools for 23 Vista Colinas

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
Trabuco Mesa
Middle
Rancho Santa Margarita
High
Trabuco Hills
District
Saddleback Valley Unified

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Listed by Flo Bullock of Bullock Russell RE Services

Listing information updated Mar 11, 2026 at 4:42 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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